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David Beckham will ask Real Madrid for a four-year deal worth £40m when he meets officials this week to discuss a new deal, claims the News of the World. The paper adds that Manchester United will not discuss a new contract with Roy Keane until they decide the time is right, though ThePeople reports that Keane will not only stay at United, he is working towards his coaching badge by training United’s youngsters. The Daily StarSunday say that Liverpool will sign Jonathan Woodgate from Real Madrid, but the SundayMirror claims that he will be returning to Newcastle in a £6.5m deal. Alan Shearer could play for Unibond League side Gateshead after he retires from Newcastle at the end of the season, says the SundayExpress. Sir Alex Ferguson has ruled himself out of managing England or the Republic of Ireland by saying that he will retire when